Equipment Model

Labquip India Traid

Description

The Labquip India Traid Freeze Dryer is a laboratory-grade lyophilization system designed to remove moisture from samples by first freezing them and then subjecting them to vacuum, causing sublimation of ice directly to vapor. This method ensures the structural and chemical stability of sensitive samples, making it ideal for pharmaceutical, biomedical, and research applications.

Lab

CIF Room No: 3154

Institute

Central Analytical Laboratory

Location

CIF Room No: 3154, Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Vidya Vihar, Pilani, Rajasthan 333031, India

• Applications

  • Pharmaceutical Industry: Stabilization and storage of drugs, vaccines, and biological formulations.

  • Biotechnology: Preservation of proteins, peptides, nucleic acids, and microbial cultures.

  • Food Science: Dehydration of functional food ingredients and flavor compounds.

  • Clinical Research: Long-term storage of biological specimens including plasma, serum, and tissues.

  • Environmental Studies: Drying of soil, plant, or water samples for analytical preservation.

  • Nanotechnology: Drying of nanoparticle suspensions and formulations to avoid agglomeration.

• Key Features

  • Performs sublimation-based drying for moisture removal without affecting sample composition.

  • Vacuum chamber and condenser system for efficient and safe lyophilization.

  • Digital control interface for temperature, pressure, and drying cycle parameters.

  • Supports a variety of sample holders including flasks, vials, and bulk trays.

  • Compact footprint suitable for laboratory benchtops with integrated safety features.

• Limitations

  • Requires samples to be pre-frozen for effective lyophilization.

  • Time-consuming process, especially for bulk or high-moisture content samples.

  • Incompatible with volatile organic solvents unless configured with solvent traps.

  • Periodic maintenance required for vacuum pump, gaskets, and condenser unit.

  • Not scalable for industrial-level production—suited for lab-scale work only.